not
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/nΙt/
English
Definitions
noun
- A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.
adverb
- Negates the meaning of the modified verb.βDid you take out the trash? No, I did not.β
- To no degree.βIt's not you, it's me.β
- (understatement, litotes) Used to modify superlatives to indicate the opposite or near opposite, often in a form of understatement.βIt was not my favorite movie of all time.β
conjunction
- And not.βHe painted the car blue and black, not solid purple.β
interjection
- (1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.βI really like hanging out with my little brother watching Barney... not!β
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Synonyms
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